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How to Make Sloppy Joes for a Crowd - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food that everyone loves. They are perfect for feeding a crowd, whether you're hosting a big family gathering, a backyard barbecue, or a game day party. This recipe for Sloppy Joes for a Crowd is easy to make, delicious, and sure to please everyone's taste buds.

While Sloppy Joes typically feature ground beef, this recipe can easily be adjusted to accommodate different dietary preferences. For example, you can easily swap out the ground beef for groun...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 pounds ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 (26.5 ounce) cans Sloppy Joe sauce (such as Manwich®)
  • 5 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 6 quarts

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the beef, 1/2 cup onion, and 1 clove garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker. Repeat twice more with remaining oil, beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Add Sloppy Joe sauce, celery, green pepper, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and cloves to the slow cooker. Cook on Low for at least 4 hours, adjusting seasoning to taste.

    • Nutrition

    305 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 953mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 301mg

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